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Showing Original Post only (View all)My Behavior In The Video Is Appalling'; Tech CEO Michael Lofthouse Captured In Video Berating Asian [View all]
Source: CBS News
SAN FRANCISCO (CBS SF) Silicon Valley tech CEO Michael Lofthouse issued an apology late Tuesday for his behavoir captured on a viral video delivering vulgar and racist comments toward an Asian family celebrating a birthday at a restaurant in Carmel Valley.
In a statement issued to the Daily Mail and other media, Lofthouse said he lost control of his emotions.
My behavior in the video is appalling, the statement read. This was clearly a moment where I lost control and made incredibly hurtful and divisive comments. I would like to deeply apologize to the Chan family. I can only imagine the stress and pain they feel. I was taught to respect people of all race and I will take the time to reflect on my actions and work to better understand the inequality that so many of those around me face every day.
The video originally posted on Instagram shows a man cursing and gesturing with his middle finger at the family at the Bernardus Lodge and Spas Lucia restaurant.
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